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UN climate chief lavishes praise on China as Trump meets Xi
“Where China leads, others follow,” said Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the UNFCCC.
Somalia is in a deadly drought again, but humanitarian aid is lacking
Currently, 6 million Somalis face food insecurity, according to a new report. But aid funding has dropped, and the outlook is "deeply concerning."
Watchdogs seek Senate probe of Alito over oil case conflicts
The conservative justice, who owns significant sums of oil and gas stock, has not recused himself from a major climate change case that could benefit the fossil fuel industry.
Democrats cheer as Trump administration drops appeals of FEMA rulings
FEMA will no longer challenge court decisions that had invalidated its effort to force states to comply with immigration enforcement.
Iran war is fueling China’s clean energy surge ahead of Trump-Xi talks
The Iran war is driving countries toward Chinese EVs, solar and batteries — strengthening China's hand as Trump seeks trade wins in Beijing.
Colorado will force insurers to pay for homeowner roof retrofits
A $100 million program approved by state lawmakers Wednesday will help thousands protect against roof damage from hail and wind.
Murkowski to Zeldin: ‘I do not support’ steep EPA cuts
The pushback from the Senate's top EPA appropriator follows similar skepticism of massive budget cuts from her House Republican counterparts.
Fervo raises $1.9B, in major boost for geothermal
The investments show growing confidence in a renewable energy that has roots in oil and gas fields.
Scientists studied every World Cup city for dangerous heat at game time. Here’s what they found.
The analysis determined that a quarter of games will likely be risky.
Why more intense bursts of rain are making the planet drier
Intense, concentrated rainstorms have been on the rise for decades. And those bigger storms turn out to have a counterintuitive effect.
North Sea license and onshore fracking bans to be enshrined in UK law
King Charles III has announced the government’s agenda for the next parliament.
Price shocks from Iran war power rooftop solar surge in Asia
The energy crisis is incentivizing ambitious solar power decisions across Southeast Asia.
Africa secures major clean energy deals as France deepens investment push
Among the deals, Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy agreed to jointly develop Africa's first sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Kenya.
Five things to know about Trump, China and wind power
The two countries are headed in different directions on energy.
Trump-Xi summit raises terrifying prospect for US and Europe: Chinese cars
The question is when, not if, U.S. and European auto markets will open up to Chinese EV investment.
FEMA’s acting administrator is out, for the third time under Trump
Karen Evans, who had led the agency since December, is the latest official to be removed from FEMA.
New Zealand moves to ban climate lawsuits against emitters
The nation's government said such cases create "uncertainty" for business. The effort mirrors those of Republicans in the U.S.
Trump DOJ urges court to halt Minnesota climate lawsuit
EPA and the State Department say the lawsuit is undermining federal authority. DOJ has lost similar cases against states.
A startup confronts water shortages by pulling it out of the air
Atoco's shipping-container-sized machine will produce up to 1,057 gallons of water daily and can be installed at data centers, hospitals and other critical infrastructure.
Worst start to wildfire season raises alarm as El Niño threatens
This year’s early season wildfires have overwhelmed fire crews in Argentina, Chile and Japan, while fueling historic blazes in the U.S. and Southeast Asia.
